The Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race and the Cup Series opener, is on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. If you’re ready to watch the 67th running of “The Great American Race” the green flag drops at 2:30 pm ET.
The Daytona 500 is the culmination of Speedweeks, a week-long party of racing with events across multiple NASCAR series. The main event on Sunday will be on FOX, with pre-race coverage starting at 1:30 pm ET. You can also listen on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Before the Daytona 500 there will be plenty of on track action for fans to enjoy. The Cup Series will have practice on Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12 with qualifying on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm ET to set the front row for the Daytona 500.
The Bluegreen Vacations Duel races which will set the lineup for the Daytona 500 from positions 3-40 are on Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 pm ET.
Other events during Speedweeks include the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday, February 14 at 7:30 pm ET and the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, February 15 at 5:00 pm ET.
Mark your calendars and set your clocks for Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET to see the Daytona 500 as NASCAR’s best drivers go for the Harley J. Earl Trophy and a place in history.
Daytona Speedweeks 2025 Schedule
(All times Eastern)
Wednesday, Feb. 12
10:05-10:55 a.m. – Cup Series opening practice
Noon-7 p.m. – Daytona 500 Media Day
8:15 p.m. – Cup Series pole qualifying
Thursday, Feb. 13
4:05-4:55 p.m. – ARCA Menards Series practice
5:05-5:55 p.m. – Craftsman Truck Series practice
7 p.m. – Cup Series: Duel 1 qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)
8:45 p.m. (approx.) – Cup Series: Duel 2 qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)
Friday, Feb. 14
1:30-2:15 p.m. – ARCA Menards Series qualifying
3 p.m. – Craftsman Truck Series qualifying
4:35-5:25 p.m. – Xfinity Series practice
5:35-6:25 p.m. – Cup Series second practice
7:30 p.m. – Craftsman Truck Series race: Fresh From Florida 250 (100 laps, 250 miles; FS1)
Saturday, Feb. 15
10 a.m. – Xfinity Series qualifying
Noon – ARCA Menards Series race (80 laps, 200 miles)
3:05-3:55 p.m. – Cup Series final practice
5 p.m. – Xfinity Series race: United Rentals 300 (120 laps, 300 miles; The CW)
Sunday, Feb. 16
Daytona 500 pre-race coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX
2:30 p.m. – Cup Series race: 67th Daytona 500 (200 laps, 500 miles; FOX)
The 67th running of the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s most prestigious race and the season-opener for the Cup Series, takes place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Where Can I Watch The Daytona 500 In The US?
The Daytona 500 and its associated events will be broadcast on various television networks throughout Speedweeks. Fox Sports and its subsidiary, FS1, will provide comprehensive coverage of the races leading up to and including the Daytona 500. Fans can tune in to these networks to catch all the exciting action from Daytona International Speedway.
Here’s a breakdown of the broadcast schedule for the key races:
- Duel 1 at Daytona: Thursday, February 13, at 7 p.m. ET on FS1
- Duel 2 at Daytona: Thursday, February 13, at 8:45 p.m. ET on FS1
- Daytona 500: Sunday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX
The Bluegreen Vacations Duel races, which determine the starting lineup for the Daytona 500 from positions 3-40, will be aired on FS1 on Thursday, February 13. Duel 1 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, followed by Duel 2 at 8:45 p.m. ET.
The main event, the 67th running of the Daytona 500, will be broadcast live on FOX on Sunday, February 16, with coverage beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream the race on the FOX Sports app or at FOXSports.com with their TV provider credentials.
Where Can I Watch The Daytona 500 In The UK?
For NASCAR fans in the United Kingdom, watching the Daytona 500 is made easy thanks to Viaplay, a streaming service that offers live coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series. UK-based fans can catch all the excitement of “The Great American Race” and cheer on their favorite drivers from the comfort of their own homes.
Viaplay is the exclusive streaming partner for the NASCAR Cup Series in the UK, providing live coverage of every race throughout the season, including the Daytona 500. The service offers a user-friendly interface and high-quality streaming, ensuring that fans don’t miss a single lap of the action.
To access Viaplay and watch the Daytona 500, fans in the UK can subscribe to the service for just 11.99 GBP per month. This subscription grants access to the entire NASCAR Cup Series season.
